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title: "How do I create a Personal Access Token for GitLab?"
description: "For instructions on creating a Personal Access Token in GitLab, please consult GitLab's official documentation. A personal access token can perform actions based on the assigned scopes. Select the 'readrepository' scope."
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section: "General"
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last_reviewed: 2026-06-11
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# How do I create a Personal Access Token for GitLab?

For instructions on creating a Personal Access Token in GitLab, please consult [GitLab's official documentation](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/profile/personal_access_tokens.html#create-a-personal-access-token).

A personal access token can perform actions based on the assigned scopes. Select the 'read_repository' scope.

Additionally, when entering the authentication credentials in Ketryx, note that the username has no effect. The password should be the Personal Access Token.

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